CBSE again extends Class 12 answer copy request deadline amid portal issues
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026. The move follows its earlier circular dated May 22, 2026, aimed at giving candidates additional time to apply. G»»»
Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China
* LNG tanker Fuwairit crossing Hormuz for Pakistan* VLCC Eagle Verona heads for China with Iraqi Basrah crudeSINGAPORE: A liquefied natural gas tanker was exiting the Strait of Hormuz and heading to Pakistan on Monday while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Middle East Gulf on Sat»»»
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
WASHINGTON: A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remained in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered a gunshot wo»»»
Hawks in Trump’s own party fear his Iran deal will squander hard-won battlefield gains
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis. The deal the Republican president had sa»»»
Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury; Inter Miami bests Union
Luis Suarez recorded a hat trick and German Berterame scored a brace to lead host Inter Miami to a wild and record-setting 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night. Suarez’s third goal in the 81st minute proved to be the game-winner for Inter Miami (9-2-4, 31 points), which won its»»»
U.S. blames other nations for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure - UPI.com
The United States on Sunday blamed the failure of a U.N. nuclear nonproliferation treaty conference on countries that did not support its stance on Iran. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- The United States on Sunday blamed the collapse of a U.N. nuclear nonproliferati»»»
State seals PLN 500m coal miner redundancy deal
The Polish government formalised its financial support for the restructuring of Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) — the EU's largest producer of premium coking coal — by signing an agreement on Friday to fund one-off severance payments for departing workers. Minister Balczun confirmed that around PL»»»
€7.8bn InPost takeover bid formally launched
A consortium of Advent International (private equity), FedEx (logistics), PPF Group (Czech-Slovak investment conglomerate), and A&R Investments officially launched a public tender offer for all shares of InPost, Poland's parcel locker and e-commerce delivery champion, at a price of €15.60 per share»»»
Windfall tax could cost Orlen PLN 6bn
Poland's Minister of State Assets, Wojciech Balczun, confirmed on Friday that draft legislation imposing a windfall profits tax on fuel producers and crude oil traders is in its final stages, with parliamentary passage expected before the end of June. Speaking to Radio Zet, Balczun said the levy — »»»
South Korean submarine Dosan Ahn Chang-ho completes historic 14,000-km Pacific crossing - UPI.com
Domestically built 3,000-ton submarine proves long-range capability as Seoul promotes defense ties with Canada Sailors attend a launching ceremony for the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, South Korea's indigenous 3,000-ton submarine, at a shipyard on Geoje Island, South Korea. The submarine, named after a highl»»»
Australian spearfisher killed in shark attack off Great Barrier Reef - UPI.com
An Australian man was killed in a shark attack over the weekend, Queensland authorities confirmed, marking the second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in the country. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- The second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in A»»»
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacob EvansBBC World Service AFP via Getty ImagesRyanair and other European airlines now fly to Western Sahara, with some calling it Morocco Back in March, an email lan»»»
Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse
Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse 7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJen SugdenandRumeana Jahangir,North West BBCKate White, from Médecins Sans Frontières, flew from Manchester Airport as part of an international relief effort The Ebola outbreak is posing massive chall»»»
Egypt 2016 a promising year for Investors
The 25th of January 2016 marks the 5th anniversary for the 2011 Egyptian Revolution when people called for bread, Freedom & Social justice. Since then, Egypt’s resources were drained and in-security due to terrorism & criminal activities caused panic and frustration. On the 30th of June 2014, the c»»»
Rubio accuses Hezbollah of trying to ‘drag Lebanon back into chaos’
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon “back into chaos.” Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah’s “reckless call to overthrow Lebanon’s democratically elected government” and said the pro-Iran armed group was “actively try»»»
Russia hit ‘something worthy of Oreshnik strike’ – Scott Ritter
Footage of the Russian strike near Ukrainian capital, Kiev, indicates that an Oreshnik missile was likely deployed by Moscow, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has said. On Sunday night, Ukrainian media outlets and Telegram channels claimed that Russia fired its state-of-the-art intermediate»»»
American officials detail possible US-Iran deal – Axios
The US and Iran are poised to sign a deal which will prolong the ceasefire another 60 days, during which the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and restrictions on oil trade against Tehran lifted, Axios has reported, citing American officials. In the meantime, the sides will try to reach a final dea»»»
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
KINSHASA, Congo: Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an outbreak of the infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. On Sunday, Congoles»»»
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»
Explosion fears tempered as possible crack seen in failing Calif. tank - UPI.com
Andrea Luna, Jules Olivas, Joshua Olivas and Jessica Castro of Anaheim, Calif., shelter in their cars at the John F. Kennedy High School evacuation center on Saturday after leaving their home due to a chemical leak from a storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif. A failing »»»
Ebola is 'everyone's problem' — 10 more countries at risk as death toll tops 200
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases. A health ministry statement said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provin»»»
Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»
Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»
Iraq Eyes Major Boost in Oil Output with Halliburton Partnership
Iraq is on the brink of striking a transformative deal with the U.S.-based oil services giant, Halliburton. The collaboration aims to quintuple the output of the Nahr Bin Omar oilfield, a crucial asset in Iraq’s oil landscape.** The anticipated agreement, expected to be finalized shortly, would see»»»
GCC at 45: Non-oil sector hits 78% — bloc continues to consolidate position in global economy, development
MUSCAT: Non-oil sectors now account for 78% of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economy as member-nations strengthen their collective position as a rising global hub for trade, investment and development. This was highlighted in a GCC report as the bloc marks the 45th anniversary of its founding »»»
Receiving first batch of Rafale fighter jets from France
France has delivered three Rafale fighter jets to Egypt, the first batch of a deal in which Egypt bought 24 jets from a French aircraft manufacturer, a military official said on Monday. Egyptian pilots were in France for two months to train on how to use the new jets. This goes back to February 16,»»»
MCIT promotes culture of digital safety with DIBF 2026 participation
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded its participation in the Doha International Book Fair 2026 through an interactive presence by the Safe Space initiative, which engaged children and families and highlighted the importance of strengt»»»
Awqaf minister discusses operational plans withhajj campaign operators
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim met with operators of Qatari Hajj campaigns to check on the level of preparedness on Sunday. The meeting sought to discuss the operational plans and on-sit»»»
MoPH event discusses ways to support coeliac disease patients
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop on the role of regulatory authorities in supporting coeliac disease patients, at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, in conjunction with World Coeliac Awar»»»
US universities add Doha Historical Dictionary to their digital libraries
QNA Doha Three US universities - the University of Michigan, the University of Washington, and Georgetown University in Qatar - have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries, reflecting the growing interest in the dictionary in Western academic circles.»»»
QU unveils Summer Research Internship Programme 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) launched the 8th cycle of its Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP 2026), for undergraduate and graduate students reaffirming its commitment to strengthening a vibrant ecosystem of research, innovation, and scientific discovery among the nation’»»»
Qatar Shell’s 2025-26 NXplorers concludes with participation of over 400 students
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Shell has announced the successful conclusion of the NXplorers 2025-26 season, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and High Education (MoEHE). The final was held at the MoEHE headquarters where students showcased their technical and critical t»»»
Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation honours winners of ‘Destination Imagination’ programme
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the ‘Destination Imagination’ programme for the 2025-2026 academic season. The programme was implemented in public and private schools across Qatar in partnership with the Minis»»»
Vodafone employees pick up PR media skills at AJMI course
Tribune News Network Doha Employees of Vodafone Qatar recently concluded a specialised training course titled ‘Media Skills for Public Relations’, delivered by Al Jazeera Media Institute as part of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities. The five-day programm»»»
Amir joins Trump, regional leaders in talks on de-escalation efforts
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a joint telephone call with the US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss evolving regional and international developments amid growing security and political challenges. The»»»
Relationship with Iran ‘more professional, productive’ — Trump
Also In This Package Iran deal closer — and further away — than it seems Trump: US blockade of Iran stays until deal signed Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? US President Donald J. Trump late on Sunday defended ongoing negotiations with Iran, sharply »»»
Hacked Tunisian telecom app sends message criticizing authorities
TUNIS: After a weekend cyberattack, customers of Tunisie Telecom were sent a push notification through the operator’s app denouncing the political and economic situation in the North African country. The message, shared on social media and by the press, was titled “A Cry for Tunisia: Freedom Is Not»»»
Pakistan bombing kills 14, derails train - UPI.com
People walk along the railway tracks next to wrecked carriages at the scene of a deadly train blast in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday. Photo by Fayyaz Ahmed/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- A suicide bombing near train tracks in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 people Sunday, local officials said. Official»»»
China’s foreign investment keeps growing, led by high tech sector
Beijing, May 24 (SANA) The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has reported that the number of foreign invested companies in China has risen for the third year in a row, exceeding 530,000, while cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) has surpassed 3.6 trillion dollars, reflecting continued investor co»»»
Qatar Leadership Center celebrates graduation of "Qiyadat 2026" cohort
Doha: Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) celebrated the graduation of its thirteenth cohort, "Qiyadat 2026", which included 122 graduates from the National Leadership Program and 44 graduates from the Executive Master's in Leadership Program. Attending the ceremony were HE Chairperson of the Board of Di»»»
Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
ANKARA: Police stormed the offices of Turkiye’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days. It was a violent end to a standoff between members of the Republican Peoples’ Party, or CHP, and a l»»»
Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in attack on Kiev region
MOSCOW/KIEV: Russia has used its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine for a third time as it launched major attacks on the Kiev region overnight, Moscow confirmed on Sunday. The Russian Defence Ministry said the missile was deployed in response to Ukrainian attacks on»»»
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February»»»
What We Are Reading Today: Vested Interests by Emilie Connolly
From the earliest days of its founding, the US set its sights on Native territory. Amid better-known “Indian wars,” the federal government quietly built an empire by treaty, offering payments to Native peoples for their land. These payments were nonetheless pivotal because federal officials chose n»»»
Rubio slams Qassem's 'reckless call to overthrow govt.'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to dr»»»
Qassem: Disarmament is annihilation and we cannot accept it
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since the militants drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March»»»
Awqaf minister meets campaign operators ahead of pilgrimage season
Makkah Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim met on Sunday with operators of Qatari Hajj campaigns to check on the level of preparedness. The meeting sought to discuss the operational plans and on-site preparations to ensure t»»»
Netanyahu says Trump agrees Israel has right to confront threats 'including in Lebanon'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he and U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed that any final deal with Iran must fully end the Islamic republic's "nuclear threat". Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier s»»»
Italian priests back Palestinian rights and call for accountability
ROME: More than 220 Italian priests have declared their support for the rights of the Palestinian people and called for holding Israel accountable. The declaration came in a letter addressed to Cardinal Matteo Zuppi under the title “Enough Silence Now,” ahead of the Italian Bishops’ General Assembl»»»